December weather forecast
Carthage, Tunisia

December

Weather in December

The charm of winter revisits Carthage, Tunisia, with the mercury dropping to fluctuate between 11.5°C (52.7°F) to 16.2°C (61.2°F). December reprises the weather of January, with similar temperature patterns and rainfall rates. The town becomes gloomier, with more cloud cover and less sunshine. However, a distinctive winter element is the rise in wind speed and gustiness. As the year end approaches, locals brace for a repeat performance of January's weather, bringing the cycle full circle.

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from an agreeable 20°C (68°F) in November to a comfortable 16.2°C (61.2°F). During the December nights, Carthage's temperature maintains an average close to the daytime highs, settling at a fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F).

Humidity

In Carthage, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Carthage, during December, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120 rainfall days, and 297mm (11.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Carthage, in December, the average water temperature is 17.3°C (63.1°F).
Note: Most people do not find pleasure in swimming when the water temperature is 17.3°C (63.1°F). Breathing becomes increasingly difficult to manage as the water temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 17:12 CET.

Sunshine

In Carthage, the average sunshine in December is 6.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?
In Carthage, 16.2°C (61.2°F) is the average high-temperature and 11.5°C (52.7°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Carthage, Tunisia, in December, during 12.7 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How cold is the water in December?
In Carthage, the average seawater temperature in December is 17.3°C (63.1°F). For most, swimming in 17.3°C (63.1°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Carthage have in December?
In Carthage, the average day length in December is 9h and 41min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 17:12 CET.
How many hours of sunshine does Carthage have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index in Carthage are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
What is the UV index reading in December in Carthage?
In Carthage, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sea temperature
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Carthage, Tunisia
Average temperature in December
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average high temperature in December: 16.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (32.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (8.7°C).

Average pressure in December - Carthage, Tunisia
Average pressure in December
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average pressure in December: 1020.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Carthage, Tunisia
Average wind speed in December
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.7km/h).

Average humidity in December - Carthage, Tunisia
Average humidity in December
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (53%).

Average rainfall in December - Carthage, Tunisia
Average rainfall in December
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average rainfall in December: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (38mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (5mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Carthage, Tunisia
Average rainfall days in December
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.6 days).

Average sea temperature in December - Carthage, Tunisia
Average sea temperature in December
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average sea temperature in December: 17.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (14.4°C).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carthage, Tunisia
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December - Carthage, Tunisia
Average sunshine days in December
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12 days).

Average UV index in December - Carthage, Tunisia
Average UV index in December
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December - Carthage, Tunisia
Average cloud cover in December
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December - Carthage, Tunisia
Average visibility in December
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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